American Fork girls fall to undefeated Bingham
The American Fork girls basketball team led for much of the first half but ultimately fell to undefeated Bingham 51-43 to close the Region 4 season Tuesday night at home.
The Miners jumped out early, but the Cavemen tied the game halfway through the first quarter and then launched a 6-0 run.
Senior forward Amy Bergeson had a monster night on the glass, and one of her rebounds on the defensive end got the spurt jump-started as senior wing Bryanna Adams converted.
On the next possession, Adams stole the ball and fed it forward to senior guard Jaylee Shepherd for a fast-break layup.
Then it was senior guard Cassidy Fraughton grabbing a defensive board to take possession back once again. Bergeson’s offensive rebound went out to senior guard Megan Eliason for a long deuce and the nice lead.
Bingham responded however, and the Miners worked back to tie the score with a couple of minutes left in the half.
A Fraughton board and putback gave the home squad a 22-21 mark at the break, but Bingham held the lead for most of the final two periods and American Fork just couldn’t make enough plays to overtake the visitors.
“I think we knew coming in that we could play with them,” said Caveman coach Corey Clayton. “It’s frustrating when we get the shots we want and then don’t make them, especially when we normally do.
“The thing is, when you get a chance to help your team win a game, you’ve got to put them in,” the coach continued. “I have to give Bingham credit though. They were knocking theirs down.”
Especially Jillian Powell, who led all scorers with 22 points. Teammate Ashton Henderson added 10 for the Miners.
Fraughton led the home-team effort with 12 points. Eliason and sophomore center Maile Richardson added eight apiece for American Fork.
The Cavemen end the regular season at 17-5, 7-3. They finish tied for second in the league standings with Riverton (18-3, 7-3) and a coin toss will determine the seeding into the playoffs.
Next up is the 5A state tournament, which starts Monday at Salt Lake Community College.
Beky Beaton can be reached at bbeaton@heraldextra.com. Follow her on Twitter at @BeatonWrite.
Bingham 51, American Fork 43
Bingham (51)
Henderson 10, Lyman 4, Bruggeman 6, Davis 5, Powell 22, Paker 2. Totals 17 14-19 51.
American Fork (43)
Adams 7, Fraughton 12, Ja. Shepherd 2, Eliason 8, E. Bergeson 2, A. Bergeson 4, Richardson 8. Totals 17 9-15 43.
Bingham 11 10 13 17 51
American Fork 15 7 7 14 43
3 point goals: Bingham 3 (Powell 2, Henderson).
American Fork girls fall to undefeated Bingham
Maile Richardson (44) of American Fork looks to shoot the ball around Whitney Daniels (25) of Bingham during the first half of the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Cassidy Fraughton (5) of American Fork looks for an opening around Bingham players including Madi Aulai-Roe (12) right, as she drives to the basket during the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Megan Euason (23) of American Fork tries to keep the ball away from Bingham players including Whitney Daniels (25), left, during the first half of the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Megan Euason (23) of American Fork drives up the court around Cheryl Lyman (15) of Bingham in the first half of the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Bry Adams (3) of American Fork passes the ball behind her to a teammate as she drives to the basket around Bingham players during the first half of the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Amy Bergeson (40) of American Fork drives to the basket against Madi Aulai-Roe (12) of Bingham during the first half of the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Amy Bergeson (40) of American Fork drives to the basket around Shevadyn Parker (32) of Bingham during the first half of the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Amy Bergeson (40) of American Fork goes up for a shot during the first half of the game against Bingham at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Maile Richardson (44) of American Fork goes up for a shot during the second half of the game against Bingham at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
Ashton Henderson (13) of Bingham looks to pass the ball around Megan Euason (23) of American Fork during the game at American Fork High School on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. SARAH WEISER/Daily Herald
The American Fork girls basketball team led for much of the first half but ultimately fell to undefeated Bingham 51-43 to close the Region 4 season Tuesday night at home.
The Miners jumped out early, but the Cavemen tied the game halfway through the first quarter and then launched a 6-0 run.
Senior forward Amy Bergeson had a monster night on the glass, and one of her rebounds on the defensive end got the spurt jump-started as senior wing Bryanna Adams converted.
On the next possession, Adams stole the ball and fed it forward to senior guard Jaylee Shepherd for a fast-break layup.
Then it was senior guard Cassidy Fraughton grabbing a defensive board to take possession back once again. Bergeson’s offensive rebound went out to senior guard Megan Eliason for a long deuce and the nice lead.
Bingham responded however, and the Miners worked back to tie the score with a couple of minutes left in the half.
A Fraughton board and putback gave the home squad a 22-21 mark at the break, but Bingham held the lead for most of the final two periods and American Fork just couldn’t make enough plays to overtake the visitors.
“I think we knew coming in that we could play with them,” said Caveman coach Corey Clayton. “It’s frustrating when we get the shots we want and then don’t make them, especially when we normally do.
“The thing is, when you get a chance to help your team win a game, you’ve got to put them in,” the coach continued. “I have to give Bingham credit though. They were knocking theirs down.”
Especially Jillian Powell, who led all scorers with 22 points. Teammate Ashton Henderson added 10 for the Miners.
Fraughton led the home-team effort with 12 points. Eliason and sophomore center Maile Richardson added eight apiece for American Fork.
The Cavemen end the regular season at 17-5, 7-3. They finish tied for second in the league standings with Riverton (18-3, 7-3) and a coin toss will determine the seeding into the playoffs.
Next up is the 5A state tournament, which starts Monday at Salt Lake Community College.
Beky Beaton can be reached at bbeaton@heraldextra.com. Follow her on Twitter at @BeatonWrite.
Bingham 51, American Fork 43
Bingham (51)
Henderson 10, Lyman 4, Bruggeman 6, Davis 5, Powell 22, Paker 2. Totals 17 14-19 51.
American Fork (43)
Adams 7, Fraughton 12, Ja. Shepherd 2, Eliason 8, E. Bergeson 2, A. Bergeson 4, Richardson 8. Totals 17 9-15 43.
Bingham 11 10 13 17 51
American Fork 15 7 7 14 43
3 point goals: Bingham 3 (Powell 2, Henderson).